US Bridges

Clev. CR 22 Z-E over Union Pacific RR

Fair

Cleveland County, Arkansas · .25 SE JCT HWY 79 · Structure no. 000000000002049

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clev. CR 22 Z-E over Union Pacific RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clev. CR 22 Z-E over Union Pacific RR in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2007. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClev. CR 22 Z-E
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location.25 SE JCT HWY 79
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyCleveland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.86101, -92.30635
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2018)
Projected traffic141 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clev. CR 22 Z-E over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clev. CR 22 Z-E over Union Pacific RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Clev. CR 22 Z-E over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clev. CR 22 Z-E over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Clev. CR 22 Z-E over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.